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Mark Clodfelter

Monticello,IL

Summary

Accomplished Photographer Owner at Blue in Green Photography, adept in visual and digital design with a proven track record of enhancing client satisfaction through exceptional photo editing and client communication. Leveraged strong compositional skills and Adobe Photoshop expertise to deliver high-quality, cost-effective photography solutions, boosting repeat business and social media promotion.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer Owner

Blue in Green Photography
01.2017 - Current
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.

Kitchen Manager

The Villas of Holly Brook
02.2012 - 01.2016
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

Cook

U Of I
01.2008 - 11.2011
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant Management

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
01.2008

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School
Monticello, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Visual design
  • Digital design
  • Strong exposure techniques
  • Photo editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Strong compositional skills
  • Shot Composition
  • Digital enhancements
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Client Communication
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Food photography

Timeline

Photographer Owner

Blue in Green Photography
01.2017 - Current

Kitchen Manager

The Villas of Holly Brook
02.2012 - 01.2016

Cook

U Of I
01.2008 - 11.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant Management

Parkland College

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School

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